International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-18
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

They are still entitled to the same social welfare. If we look at section 144, it talks about the extension to beneficiaries of international protection of certain rights. These include rights in terms of conditions applicable to Irish citizens, including "the same medical care and the same social welfare benefits".

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Sitting date: 2026-03-18